Uva's Rigging Guide for Studio and Location / Edition 1

by Michael Uva, Sabrina Uva

Overview

Readers of Mike Uva's GRIP BOOK who are interested in more detailed information on the work of the grip department will welcome his new rigging manual, clearly detailing all the ways to mount cameras and lights both on a set as well as on location.

The book covers the latest truss systems, rigging equipment and portable stages, as well as lifts, boom arms and camera mounts for every type of moving vehicle. The book is not limited to equipment specifications, however; Uva offers tips and tricks throughout in order to make the process of setting up and shooting safer and more efficient. Grips often need to invent makeshift solutions in a short time, and Uva shares many such devices developed over his years in the film and TV industry. This book will help grips and key grips move on to the bigger feature projects and commercials that require this equipment. It will also be useful for directors of photography and producers in pre-planning the required equipment for specific shots.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138174764
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/14/2016
Pages:	286
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Michael G. Uva, Sabrina Uva, Christi Friesen

Table of Contents

Truss Systems; Rigging Equipment; Portable Stages; Remote Heads; Lifts and Boom Arms; Mounting the Camera on Aircraft, Boats, Cars, Trains, Motorcycles, and People; Speed Rail and Knuckles; Stage Equipment; Glossary; Terms

Editorial Reviews

Offers detailed information on the use and operation of the latest rigging equipment, showing how to mount cameras and lights both on set and on location. Covers the latest truss systems, rigging equipment, and portable stages, as well as lifts and boom arms, and includes hard-to-find information for difficult camera mounts on aircraft, boats, trains, and even people. Gives tips on efficiency and safety, and advice on succeeding as a crew member in the film and TV industry. Michael Uva is a key grip in Hollywood with 20 years of experience. Lacks a subject index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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